Los Angeles, CA – In a thrilling match, the Occidental men's tennis team emerged victorious against Whittier College with a narrow scoreline of 5-4. The match, filled with intense rallies and dramatic moments, highlighted the skill and resolve of both teams.
The doubles matches set the tone for the closely contested competition. Oxy's due of Ace Andres and Ronald Chen displayed dominance on court one with a 8-2 victory over their opponents. Mason Hart and Benjamin Burrows continued Oxy's momentum on court three with an impressive 8-3 win. Despite a valiant effort, Brett Miller and Dhruv Verma narrowly fell to their opponents in a tight tiebreaker on court two with a score of 8-7 (7-3).
As the competition shifted to singles, both teams battled fiercely for every point. Whittier managed to secure victories on three of the courts, however, it was not enough to overtake Oxy. Despite facing illness, Miller delivered a remarkable performance on court three with a sensational come-from-behind win and set scores of 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3). Additionally, Dennis Isak and Burrows each secured their own wins on courts four and five, respectively.
Occidental 5
Whittier 4
April 9, 2024
Doubles:
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Ace Andres/Ronald Chen (OXY) def. A. Amer/P. Ahire (WC) 8-2
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Y. Nagdev/J. Henderson (WC) def. Brett Miller/Dhruv Verma (OXY) 8-7 (7-3)
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Mason Hart/Benjamin Burrows (OXY) def. J. Clasen/M. Jacobs (WC) 8-3
Singles:
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P. Ahire (WC) def. Ronald Chen (OXY) 6-3, 1-3
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J. Clasen (WC) def. Ace Andres (OXY) 5-0
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Brett Miller (OXY) def. Y. Nagdev (WC) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
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Dennis Isak (OXY) def. A. Amer (WC) 6-1, 6-3
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Benjamin Burrows (OXY) def. J. Henderson (WC) 6-3, 7-5
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M. Jacobs (WC) def. Dhruv Verma (OXY) 7-5, 7-5
